Alfred

  • Alfred: A Masque. Acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drurylane, by His Majesty's Servants
    By Thomas Augustine Arne, James Thomson, gen, David Mallet

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

  • Alfred: Queen Victoria's Second Son
    By John Van der Kiste

    Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and of Saxe-Coburg Gotha, Admiral of the Fleet, was the second son of Queen Victoria.

  • Alfred: The Quiet History of a World War II Infantryman
    By Louise Endres Moore

    For 57 years, Alfred told his family he had been a barber, chauffeur, and translator in World War II. He later shared glimpses into his wartime experiences as a reluctant front-line machine gunner in Europe, 1944-45 with his daughter.

  • Alfred: The Boy Who Would Be King
    By Ron Smorynski

    Alfred the Boy King series will enthrall and move you, at whatever age. From the editor:"This was a pleasure for me. The story has gripped me strongly. You tell it well. I can hardly wait to see what happens next.

  • Alfred: Warrior King
    By John Peddie

    John Peddie expertly examines the scale and intent of the relentless threat of conquest by the Viking sea-raiders, the military and logistical problems that beset both sides, and the strategies devised by King Alfred of Wessex which led to ...